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The Newsletter for the Medieval History Site at About.com

Vol. III, No. 14
July 3, 2000

•Visitor Survey Results,: part 1
•Millionaires!
•Can We Talk?

The Knightly Newsletter

Our Latest Feature:

Visitor Survey Results, part 1

See what visitors think are the most useful and entertaining parts of our site, and check out some of the comments respondents have provided.

Take the Survey

It will be another few months before results from any new responses are figured and posted, but there will still be a drawing every month, and your input is appreciated! If you haven't yet taken our survey, I hope you'll do so soon.

Millionaires!

Check out the visitors who made it through all or part of our quiz!

Do you want to be a Medieval Millionaire? Try the quiz yourself!

This Week in Medieval History

Remember, This Date in Medieval History is now connected to our resource, Who's Who in Medieval History. If a name in bold typeface in "This Date" is hyperlinked, click it to go to a page of info and resources about that individual here at the Medieval History site.

Events of Interest: July 4, 1187: The Battle of Hattin; July 6, 1483: Richard III crowned
Featured Birthday: King Louis XI of France

For more events and birthdays, find another date in Medieval History. And don't forget Today in Medieval History.

To bookmark "Today in Medieval History," right-click here (Mac users click and hold) and select Add Bookmark for this Link or Add Link to Favorites from the pop-up menu.

Holiday Wishes

I hope all our Canadian visitors had a wonderful Canada Day. Here's wishing all my fellow Yanks a Happy Independence Day!

Site Update

Directory Reorganization

Here are the latest subject pages thay are now multi-page indices:

Medieval Languages

People of Medieval Britain

Reenactment Aids

The following index contains new pages:

Medieval Archaeology

New in Who's Who

The following people have been added to our new resource, Who's Who in Medieval History:: John Calvin; Robert the Bruce

Can We Talk?

Drop into the Solar for a conversation about any medieval topic that strikes your fancy. Chat times are:

Eastern: Monday, 8-10 pm
UTC: Tuesday, 12-2 am
Eastern Australia: Tuesday, 10 am-12 noon

And please be sure to join our Chat Host JohnHospitaller on Friday!

Eastern: Friday, 9-11 pm
UTC: Saturday, 1-3 am
Eastern Australia: Saturday, 11 am-1 pm

Elsewhere at About.com

I know you're out there: Brits and Anglophiles who can't get enough about the history of Britain. Now About has a site you can't resist: British History, hosted by Guide James Appleyard.

After a ten-year project, scientists have succeeded in mapping the human genome. But what are the ethical implications? Philosophy Guide Rich Gray takes a look.

Quote of the Knight

When he is silent, a foolish man differs not a bit from the wise.

Alciato's Book of Emblems

Thanks for reading this issue of the Knightly Newsletter and for visiting the Medieval History site. Have a terrific week, and don't forget to drop by our chat room!

Melissa Snell
Your Medieval History Guide at About.com

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